Prime Time 4, Coursebook

Live sustainably and save money Reading: Sustainability – it’s a way of life a) Read the texts below and circle the correct answer for each of them. Different ways of life – but all sustainable What does the person do? 1. “Hey, I’m Elsa from Vienna. I’ve been living in this city for many years and I’m a great fan of city gardening. Lots of people think that you can’t grow vegetables and fruit in the city … but you can. I grow my own tomatoes, herbs, pumpkins, … on my rooftop. It’s healthy, sustainable and cheap.” a) buying local grocery b) eating organic food c) growing vegetables on the rooftop d) growing vegetables on a farm 2. “Hi! My name’s Audrey, and I live near Paris. Some time ago I decided to live a more sustainable life and go by bike instead of using my car. I go almost everywhere by bike. It’s not only good for the environment, but also for my health and my budget.” a) living in a big city b) using public transport c) the dangers of biking d) the pros of riding your bike 3. “Hey, we’re Linda and Katy from Munich, and we love composting. Why? Well, food waste makes up about 1/3 of household waste. Buying food that goes to waste and waste disposal are both expensive. We try to buy less, compost what we don’t eat and rebuild soil for our plants. All in all, we save money in a sustainable way.” a) gardening in big cities b) using food waste for a better garden soil c) household waste in Munich d) throwing away food 4. “Hi, I’m Marco from Milano, and I’m a great fan of second-hand shopping. In today’s world we buy too much. So, why not reuse some of the stuff, for example clothes? I take some of my old clothes to the second-hand store, and there I get cheap and cool fashion.” a) flea market fashion b) sharing clothes with others c) buying clothes that aren’t new d) buying new fashion b) Which of these tips on how to live a sustainable life do you find useful? Which …do you already use? Which …would you like to try? Use the phrases below and tell the class. d858tp 8 Useful phrases In my opinion, number … is the best because … • I prefer number … because … • From my point of view, number … is a good idea because … • My favourite tip is number … but I also like number … because … • I couldn’t imagine doing number … but number … is great because… P 68 8 Unit Sustainability sixty-eight Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv